Testimonial for Anna Tarasova
My unmediated home birth experience was absolutely amazing because of two professionals who assisted me during my labor my doula Anna Tarasova and my midwife.
I have met with Anna during my 28-30 week or so, looking to switch from hospital to home birth, not knowing what to expect. From the very beginning Anna was very informative, helpful, kind and mostly available tp discuss any questions I might have. Her availability was impeccable as well as her knowledge. She was always very incurraging and easy to communicate with. I felt at ease.
When the day came, one more time, she was super available. My water broke at 11 pm and my close contractions started almost immediately, she came to support me as soon as I needed her. She has strong hands that she massaged me with, when the pain was getting stronger. She came with different tools that we were using to ease the pain as well(tens etc). My midwife arrived a couple of hours later, but there was never a sence of panic or discomfort, Anna kept me in good spirit and she truly helped me to get threw the first couple of stages of labor.
When my midwife did arrive they were working hand in hand to assist me all the way to my son's birth. My labor lasted 18 hours. Anna was alwaya there with a drink or food or anything else I needed, she encouraged me all the time and it helped me to deal with pain and fear.
Anna also assisted me after the birth: helped me to latch the baby, gave me an invaluable suggestion about my placenta etc. She also came a couple of day after the birth to check on baby and I.
Looking back, I can not think without tearing up about what an absolutely unforgedable experience that was! I would highly recommend Anna to whomever is looking to hire a doula, you will be in good hands! Thank you, Anna!
-Anna D
May 13, 2014
Anna Tarasova
Doula Anna
Birth Fee: $1900 to $3000
